Douglas v. Hardin

This is an appeal from a circuit court order construing certain provisions of a will. Oral argument was not requested and the cause is before this court for decision on the briefs and the record.

By stipulation of the parties it was agreed that paragraphs two and twelve were the portions of the will that should be construed by the court. Under paragraph two, devises and bequests of property were made by the testator to two named brothers and two named sisters. Under paragraph twelve the testator expressed consideration for his other relatives and bestowed upon them his blessings for good…